Senior Trial Attorney – First-Party Property / Insurance Defense (Remote, Dallas - TX)

Allstate • Dallas, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both Allstate and its insureds across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will independently manage a litigation-heavy caseload focused on first-party property matters, including homeowner and weather-related claims, along with broader insurance defense exposures. This role involves frequent court advocacy, depositions, mediations, and motion practice. Beyond litigation, you’ll serve as a trusted legal advisor to business partners and help drive consistent legal strategy within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar required
• Juris Doctor required
• 4+ years of litigation experience with demonstrated ability to independently manage cases from inception to resolution
• Prior experience handling first-party property, homeowner, or weather-related claims strongly preferred
• Background in insurance defense and litigation strategy development
• Proven experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a litigation-focused caseload with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills and ability to partner with business stakeholders
• Must be able to support court appearances throughout the DFW area
• Successful candidates will obtain Northern and/or Eastern District of Texas federal licensure as soon as is practical

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from inception through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial
• Represent Allstate and insureds in first-party property matters, including homeowner and weather-related claims, as well as related liability exposures
• Prepare and argue substantive legal pleadings, including motions, discovery responses, and case strategy documents
• Conduct and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Provide strategic legal guidance to claims partners and internal stakeholders on case handling and risk exposure
• Gather, evaluate, and organize case materials, evidence, and documentation in support of litigation strategy
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal support staff while maintaining primary ownership of a caseload
• Maintain knowledge of Texas statutes, case law, and regulatory changes impacting property and insurance defense litigation

Benefits

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance
• Holistic Understanding of the Business
• Direct Client Collaboration
• Strategic Influence and Impact
• Diverse Legal Challenges
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• monthly connectivity reimbursement
• comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior